The ASHP New Practitioners Forum has six advisory groups that provide advice and guidance to the Forum regarding the unique needs of new practitioner members and how these needs might be addressed by the provision of resources and programs by ASHP. To learn more about the responsibilities of an advisory group member, click here [PDF].
Communications and Technology Advisory Group
Is charged with enhancing the Forum’s image and outreach using various electronic communication tools. Its priorities include continual assessment and guidance concerning
ASHP Connect, the ASHP
Mentor Exchange and maintaining relevant and contemporary information on the Forum’s Web page.
Leadership and Career Development Advisory Group
Is charged with advancing the objectives set forth in
strategic goals 2 and 3. Its priorities in the past year included identification of topics addressing career and leadership development for the Forum’s webinar series, exploring collaborative opportunities with the ASHP Research and Education Foundation’s Center for Health-System Pharmacy Leadership and creating a series of succinct articles focusing on career development issues for the Forum’s Web page.
Membership and Outreach Advisory Group
Is charged with advancing the objectives set forth in strategic
goal 4. This year the group concentrated on identifying new potential member audiences and increasing the awareness of membership benefits that can assist new practitioners with their career development and daily practice needs through targeted communication strategies.
Professional Practice Advisory Group
Is charged with advancing the objectives set forth in strategic
goal 1, specific to professional practice issues. Its priorities this year have been identifying Web content pertinent to new practitioners’ practice needs and highlighting new practitioners who have demonstrated practice success.
Public Affairs and Advocacy Advisory Group
Is charged with advancing the objectives set forth in strategic
goal 5. Priorities this year include increasing new practitioner involvement in ASHP grassroots advocacy efforts through collaboration with the ASHP Government Affairs Division and working with the ASHP Public Relations Division to promote ASHP initiatives.
Science and Research Advisory Group
Is charged with advancing the objectives set forth in strategic
goal 1, specific to science and research issues. Priorities this year include identifying science and research topics for website enhancement, including the development of specific resources to assist new practitioners in research endeavors. The advisory group is exploring opportunities to collaborate with the ASHP Research and Education Foundation.
The Chair of the New Practitioners Forum will appoint eleven new practitioners to each advisory group for a June - May term. Advisory groups communicate primarily via e-mail and conference call on a periodic basis. All nominees must:
- Be a member of ASHP.
- Graduated from pharmacy school in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 or 2010.
- Willing to participate in all conference call meetings throughout the year.
- Attendance at the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting is encouraged as the advisory group members have the opportunity to meet face-to-face.
- Prior elected / appointed leadership is NOT required, however, appointments are competitive.
Application Instructions
Please submit the following information in to the Chair of the New Practitioners Forum Executive Committee:
- Completed electronic application form
- Separately submit an electronic application packet to newpractitioners@ashp.org. Each packet should contain:
- CV
- Cover letter
If you are a member seeking re-appointment as the advisory group Chair, please also include a:
- Recommendation letter addressing meeting management skills
The deadline to apply is May 15. If you have any questions contact:
ASHP New Practitioners Forum
newpractitioners@ashp.org
301-664-8823